A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6242660 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 40048477 epoch_slot_no: 131677 block_no: 6242483 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 24902 time: 2021-09-14 10:19:28 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49174286ffe966c3bfbd2f81dcf9871371c4103036ec36d3e525f47ec6869ffdBlock Operator
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